Tag: Tanzania
In pictures: Swearing-in of Tanzania’s new president
Samia Suluhu Hassan looked solemn during proceedings that saw her make history to become Tanzania’s first female president.
The...
Tanzania’s president Magufuli dies of heart attack
Tanzania's President John Magufuli has died aged 61, the country's vice-president has announced.
He died on Wednesday from heart...
Tanzanian leader cautious over Covid vaccines
Tanzania's President John Magufuli has warned health officials against acquiring Covid-19 vaccines saying - without giving evidence - that they could harm...
Bushmeat now on sale legally in Tanzania
The Tanzania government has started the sale of bushmeat to the public under strict rules. This follows President John Magufuli’s order to...
“I don’t have confidence in electoral body” Tanzania Opposition Leader
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu says he lacks confidence in the electoral commission ahead of his presidential contest against incumbent John Magufuli...
Shot Tanzanian politician wins presidential nomination
Prominent Tanzanian opposition figure Tundu Lissu has been nominated to run for the presidency in October's general elections by his Chadema party.
Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa dies at 81
Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa, who served from 1995 to 2005, is dead.
He died at a hospital in...
Tanzania shuts centres handling Covid-19 patients
Tanzania has closed most centres designated to handle Covid-19 patients.
The government said that a significant drop in the...
Coronavirus: John Magufuli declares Tanzania free of Covid-19
Tanzania's President John Magufuli has declared the country "coronavirus-free" thanks to prayers by citizens.
"The corona disease has been...
Tanzanian comedian in court after laughing at president
Tanzanian comedian Idris Sultan has appeared at a arraigned at a magistrate's court this morning in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam,...
